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Boiler Blowdown Valve — plumbed to the drain pipe
of the boiler, and when specified as automatic, will be
a solenoid (electrically operated) valve which will close
to assist in maintaining proper water level in the boiler
and open whenever the steamer is turned off to blow
down sediment and scalant that may be lodged in the
chamber of the boiler.
Pressure Gauge — indicates boiler steam pressure.
Normal operating pressure range is 9-12 psi for the
steamer, or 9-13 psi if a kettle is connected to the
steamer.
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